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Typical monthly cost of the median home in New Hampshire
Principal and interest
$2,203
$322,000 loan at 7.28%, 30 years
Property tax
$574
1.71% of $402,500 a year
Together
$2,777
before insurance, HOA and PMI
That is about 34% of the median household income in New Hampshire ($99,031 a year), before insurance and other costs.
Counties in New Hampshire
Property tax rates and home values differ by county. Payment is principal, interest and property tax on the median home.
| County | Median home | Tax rate | Payment |
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| Hillsborough County | $421,100 | 1.68% | $2,895 |
| Rockingham County | $497,500 | 1.61% | $3,391 |
| Merrimack County | $367,600 | 1.95% | $2,609 |
| Strafford County | $362,800 | 1.95% | $2,575 |
| Grafton County | $344,500 | 1.76% | $2,391 |
| Cheshire County | $280,100 | 2.19% | $2,044 |
| Belknap County | $374,900 | 1.34% | $2,471 |
| Carroll County | $388,900 | 1.01% | $2,456 |
| Sullivan County | $268,700 | 2.18% | $1,959 |
| Coos County | $188,900 | 1.94% | $1,339 |
High-cost counties with higher loan limits
Most New Hampshire counties use the $832,750 one-unit conforming limit. These counties have a higher limit:
- Rockingham County$962,550
- Strafford County$962,550
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in New Hampshire?
Using Census Bureau medians, homeowners with a mortgage in New Hampshire pay about $6,901 a year in property tax on a median home value of $402,500, an effective rate of 1.71%. That ranks 5 of 51 (the states and DC, highest first) and is above the U.S. median of 1.05%. Rates vary by county and city, and your bill depends on the assessed value and any exemptions.
How much is the monthly payment on a median-priced home in New Hampshire?
On a $402,500 home with 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (the Freddie Mac weekly average), principal and interest is about $2,203 a month and property tax about $574, so roughly $2,777 before homeowners insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance.
What is the conforming loan limit in New Hampshire?
Most counties in New Hampshire have a one-unit conforming loan limit of $832,750, set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Higher limits apply in high-cost counties such as Rockingham County ($962,550), Strafford County ($962,550). Loans above the limit are jumbo loans, which can have different rates and down payment rules.
Where do these numbers come from?
Home values, property taxes and incomes are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year medians. Loan limits come from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and rates from Freddie Mac. The methodology page lists each source and when it was retrieved.
Data and method. Home values, property taxes and incomes: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024) (medians, with sampling error; property tax is for owners with a mortgage). Loan limits: FHFA. Rates: Freddie Mac weekly average as of October 1, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026. Payment figures assume 20% down, a 30-year fixed loan, and exclude insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance. Estimates only; see the methodology.